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Programme to protect undocumented children

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Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu, in partnership with the European Union (EU) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), will today launch a R19 million programme to protect unaccompanied and undocumented children.

Former Lepelle Water CEO to remain behind bars

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Former Lepelle Northern Water Board Chief Executive Officer, Phineas Kgahlisho Legodi, was on Monday remanded in custody by the Polokwane Magistrate Court following arrest related to a R45 million tender fraud.

Limpopo SEZ readies for lift-off

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After years of intensive planning, the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) is nearly ready to get off the ground.

Kieswetter appointed vice-chair of African tax forum

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South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter, has been appointed as Vice-Chair of the Africa Initiative by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.

Condolences to Eswatini

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the government and people of the Kingdom of Eswatini following the passing of Prime Minister Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini.

SASSA beneficiaries urged to reapply for lapsed grants

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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in Mpumalanga has called beneficiaries of the Care Dependency and Temporary Disability Grants, who feel that their situation has not changed and thus cannot work, to come to SASSA offices to reapply for their grants.

Pandor notes concern over COVID-19 vaccine

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International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor, has acknowledged fears that rich countries may “hoard” vaccine stocks and use intellectual property rights to block access by developing countries.